99 Quotes by Eric Ripert

What I never want to do is lose my focus on Le Bernardin. That's why I did not want to be burdened with managing the place. I'm not going to be there every day.

When I see someone who has responsibilities, most of the time I can pinpoint that person because of the way he carries himself.

With scallops, it's where you get them. We get them live in the shell. I'm willing to share our connection with the White House. This could be the start of a beautiful love affair with the scallop.

To me, it's very important to have time at the restaurant but also time with family and time for myself.

A lot of people believe that when you are Buddhist, you are the Dalai Lama. I'm certainly not.

For me, I do not wish to build an empire.

The nature of human beings is to eat meat and fruits and vegetables, and therefore we have to kill animals. I don't have a problem with that. But it's a sacred moment. It's a gift of life.

I like the dynamic of PBS. They're very honest and authentic.

I'm very inspired by other cultures and very often use what I perceive to be exotic ingredients.